Joshua Set to Face Fury but May Have a Warm-Up Bout First

Anthony Joshua has received the contract for his highly anticipated fight against Tyson Fury, although he may participate in a warm-up match in July before facing his British counterpart in November. Fury has already signed the contract for this long-awaited all-British fight and recently challenged Joshua following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua's commitment to the fight remains uncertain due to speculation about a potential warm-up bout in July, which comes after his involvement in a severe car accident in Nigeria that tragically resulted in the deaths of his friends. Promoter Eddie Hearn stated that they are reviewing the contract and awaiting Joshua's clearance to resume full training. The initial plan was for Joshua to fight in March and then face Fury in August, but these plans have been delayed. Hearn expects Joshua to return to the ring in July, with possible opponents including Deontay Wilder, and then face Fury in November. Wilder has expressed interest in fighting Joshua, and Hearn is open to arranging back-to-back fights against Wilder and Fury.